DNS: MFTE Adoption PO Number: DCD

FOR ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 3.48 MULTIFAMILY PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION OF THE PORT ORCHARD MUNICIPAL CODE
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL:  The City of Port Orchard is considering the adoption of an Ordinance adopting a new Chapter 3.48 Multifamily Property Tax Exemption (MFTE) of the Port Orchard Municipal Code, reinstating and revising its MFTE program to incentivize the development of multifamily housing, including affordable units, in designated residential targeted areas. The updated program includes 8- and 12-year tax exemption options with new standards aimed at encouraging higher-value projects, redevelopment of underutilized properties, and long-term tax revenue growth. These amendments support the City’s Comprehensive Plan goals.
PROPONENT:  City of Port Orchard
LOCATION OF PROPOSAL:  Citywide
LEAD AGENCY:  City of Port Orchard
DETERMINATION:   The City of Port Orchard, as lead agency for this proposal, after reviewing a completed environmental checklist and other information on file, has determined that the proposed project does not have a probable adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030 (2)(c). Information on file for this proposed project is available to the public on request to the lead agency.
This Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) is issued October 7, 2025 under WAC 197-11-340 and Port Orchard Municipal Code (POMC) Title 20. The lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date of issue.
Comments must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m., on October 21, 2025, 14 days from the date of this notice.
Appeal: You may appeal this determination to the City of Port Orchard Clerk’s Office at 216 Prospect Street, Port Orchard, WA no later than November 4, 2025 at 4:30 pm in accordance with POMC 20.160.240(6)(b). Appeals shall be submitted in writing, and must include the content required in POMC 20.160.240(10), and applicable appeal fee, as established by resolution of the city council;
Full appeal procedures can be reviewed under POMC 20.160.240.
RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL: Nicholas Bond, AICP, Director of Community Development, 216 Prospect Street, Port Orchard, WA  98366